Safer People, Safer Streets, and Safer Policies at USDOT--Dan Goodman
#62 Advocacy Campaigns for Better Bikeways: from Citizens to City Hall - Alvear
1. Neighborhood Bikeways Campaign
presented by ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE on 00.00.0000
Chicago’s first Protected Bike Lane on Kinzie
Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit. www.activetrans.org
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2. Overview
I. Our Goal
II. Chicago Context
III. Advocacy Targets
IV. Tactics and Strategies
V. Tips & Takeaways
VI. Q & A
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3. Our Goal
By 2015
• 5% bike mode share
• 50% reduction in crashes
How? World-class bikeway network:
• 100 miles of protected bike lanes
• Other innovative bikeways such as buffered bike lanes
and neighborhood greenways
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21. Tips & Takeaways
• Patient Advocacy
• Make lots of friends and get in early
• Work toward a bottom-up approach for projects
• When working with the city:
– You can be a close partner when missions align
– Request regular mtgs. with DOT staff
– Share information about project barriers & opportunities
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23. Contact Information
Andres Alvear
Director of Community Outreach
9 West Hubbard Street
Suite 402
Chicago, IL 60654-6545
T 312.427.3325 x 296
F 312.427.4907
name@activetrans.org
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